Moroccan Couscous (or Rice) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup butternut squash, cubed
1 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4-1/2 tsp dried chili pepper flakes
1 medium zucchini , cut into bite sized pieces
19 oz chickpeas, undrained
1 medium tomato, cut in large chunks
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup couscous or 1 cup brown rice

Directions:

Vegetable Mixture:.
In stirfry pan, heat oil, add onion, garlic, and ginger; saute 1-2 minutes.
Add vegetable broth, squash, carrots, pepper, coriander and chili pepper; cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, simmer 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp.
Add zucchini and undrained chick peas; cook until zucchini is tender crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in tomato and parsley.
Couscous:.
In separate bowl pour 1 cup boiling water over couscous.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
If you are having rice, cook according to directions.
NOTE: This is best served in a bowl with a spoon. Put some couscous in your bowl and than put the vegetable mixture on top. The vegetables are very soupy/watery but the broth is soaked up by the couscous/rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1058.24 Kcal (4431 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.05g	17%
Sodium	14061.51mg	586%
Potassium	1586.3mg	34%
Total Carbs	186.27g	62%
Sugars	18.91g	76%
Dietary Fiber	19.6g	78%
Protein	36.76g	74%
Vitamin C	22mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	7.9mg	44%
Calcium	116.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	268.49 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.8g	17%
Sodium	3567.57mg	586%
Potassium	402.46mg	34%
Total Carbs	47.26g	62%
Sugars	4.8g	76%
Dietary Fiber	4.97g	78%
Protein	9.33g	74%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	2mg	44%
Calcium	29.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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